Linda Hochstetler

Linda Nel Lee Hochstetler, age 65, of Constantine, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Middlebury, Ind. She was born April 11, 1948, in Wolf Lake, Ind., a daughter of Carl and Glema (Preston) Hochstetler. Linda worked as a waitress at Middlebury Hills Restaurant in Middlebury. She graduated from Centreville High School in 1966. Linda loved animals, especially horses, and took great pride in her work as a waitress. She also enjoyed reading and working in her flower garden.Surviving are her mother, Glema Hochstetler of Nottawa; a sister, Sondra Pierce of Nottawa; brothers Anthony (LeAnn) Hochstetler of Centreville, Timothy (Lynn) Hochstetler of Centreville and Kristopher (Delilah) Hochstetler of Harlingen, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.Relatives and friends will be received 10-11 a.m. Thursday 1at Centreville United Methodist Church, where a memorial service will follow at 11 a.m.. The Rev. Dr. Karin Orr will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph County Animal Rescue Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to Eley Funeral Home in Centreville. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.